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Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images With the biggest domino now fallen, expect the offseason to start cranking up the heat. First, make sure to nominate your favorite Game of The Year! Now, on with the news... Diamondbacks News Mike Hazen Clarifies Adrian Del Castillo’s Role Next Season by Jack Sommers [SI] I had a chance to to ask Mike Hazen at the winter meetings in Dallas … [Read more...] about SnakeBytes 12/10: The Winter Meetings Begin

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The backend of the ‘pen was as good as any in the game. So why was our bullpen so bad last year? When a team finishes a tie-breaker shy of the playoffs, the blame can go anywhere. The result of a single ballgame - perhaps hinging on the outcome of a single inning, a single at-bat, a single pitch - going differently than it did would … [Read more...] about The ‘Others’: The Problem with the Diamondbacks Bullpen

Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images A strong first impression, but defensive work needed... Overview Rating: 6.86 2024 stats: 25 games, 80abs .313/.368/.525 146 OPS+ .5 bWAR Date of Birth: September 27th, 1999 Salary: Pre-arbitration, league minimum Status: Rookie Status intact, six years of control Just based on offensive production, I think you … [Read more...] about 2024 Arizona Diamondbacks Player Reviews #20: Adrian Del Castillo

Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images After a breakout season, can he sustain the momentum as he ages? By the Numbers: Rating: 6.70 2024 Stats: 67 G, 66.1 IP, 3.26 ERA, 3.30 FIP, 129 ERA+, 1.0 bWAR, 0.9 fWAR Date of Birth: June 26, 1992 2024 Earnings: $1,350,000 (per Spotrac) 2025 Status: Agreed to arbitration contract of $3,070,000 Introduction One of my … [Read more...] about 2024 Diamondbacks Reviews: #21 Ryan Thompson